Get started in minutes

One command to install. A setup wizard to configure. You're running autonomous agents in under 5 minutes.

Quick Install

Terminal
$ ./INSTALL.sh

Prerequisites

🐍
Python 3.11+
Required
📦
Node.js 20+
For UI
📋
pnpm 9+
Package manager

What the installer does

  1. 1
    Checks prerequisites
    Verifies Python 3.11+, Node.js 20+, and pnpm are installed.
  2. 2
    Creates Python virtual environment
    Isolates Snippbot dependencies in a .venv directory.
  3. 3
    Installs Python packages
    Installs snippbot-core, snippbot (local daemon), and snippbot-cli.
  4. 4
    Installs UI dependencies
    Runs pnpm install for the React frontend.
  5. 5
    Starts dev servers
    Launches the API daemon on port 18781 and UI on port 5173.
  6. 6
    Opens setup wizard
    Opens your browser to http://localhost:5173/setup for first-time configuration.

Install options

Flag Description
--no-browser Skip opening the browser after install
--fresh Clean install — remove existing venv and reinstall
--new-account Create a new admin account during setup
--keep-data Preserve existing databases during reinstall
--vm Install in VM/server mode (no browser, headless)

After installation

Terminal
$ ./START.sh
✓ Daemon running on :18781 ✓ UI available at localhost:5173
Terminal
$ ./START.sh stop
✓ Daemon stopped
Terminal
$ ./START.sh status
● snippbot daemon: running (PID 12345) ● API: http://127.0.0.1:18781 ● UI: http://localhost:5173

Setup wizard

The first time you run Snippbot, a 6-step setup wizard guides you through initial configuration:

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Genesis
Welcome and overview
👤
Identity
Name your AI agent
🔑
Account
Create admin credentials
🗣️
Voice
Choose personality and tone
🤖
Model
Select LLM provider and model
🚀
Ignition
Launch and verify

By downloading and installing Snippbot, you agree to our Terms of Service. Snippbot is provided "as is" without warranty. Snippai LLC is not liable for any damages arising from use of the software. You use Snippbot at your own risk.

For detailed installation instructions, troubleshooting, and advanced configuration:

Full Installation Guide